Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the
system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
NOTICE:
Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
1. Follow the instructions in
"Preparing to Work Inside the
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the
display
assembly.
4. Remove the
palm
rest.
5. Remove the
video
card.
6. Remove the
microprocessor thermal-cooling
7. Remove the microprocessor.
8. Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws from the system board support.